Holiday cocktails with a healthy twist

The holidays are a time to get together with family and friends and celebrate—something that often leads to taking in a hefty amount of calories between now and the end of the year. One of the biggest culprits? All those fancy cocktails. One cup of hot buttered rum has more than 300 calories while eggnog is close behind with around 233 calories in a cup. And, let’s be honest, who measures out an exact cup of the stuff?

To lighten your drinks, keep in mind:

For liquors, the clearer the color, the less sugar. Choose vodka and gin over rum and whiskey.